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R945 HUA

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 HUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,267 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 85,209 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 84,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 79,976 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 76,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 76,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017
Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exaust corroded

front inner sills to door steps slightly corroded

off side headlight dip beam is only just within limmits

Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,885 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exaust corroded

front inner sills to door steps slightly corroded

off side headlight dip beam is only just within limmits

Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,391 miles

brake disc poor condition

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,001 miles

Both rear shock bushes worn

Slight play front hub,steering area

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,838 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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R945 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R945 HUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R945 HUA is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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